Writing a Resume

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Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take notice.

Stacey A. Gordon, cofounder of Career Incubator, has made it her life's work to help others find the jobs and build the careers of their dreams. In this course, she walks through the basics of resume writing for job seekers, as well as a few extra job search basics such as following up, sending thank-you notes, and identifying companies to work for and determining fit.

Stacey explains what you should include on your resume, what to exclude, and how to craft your resume to showcase your talents and best qualities. Using practical resume examples, Stacey walks through choosing the right resume format, tailoring the information to match job requirements, and writing alternative resumes that include industry-specific information. Last, Stacey shows you how to deal with some common sore spots—like job hopping, lack of experience, or large unemployment gaps—while concentrating on your experience.

Topics include:

Writing an objective statement

Adding a summary of skills

Showcasing your professional work

Presenting your education

Customizing your contact information

Tailoring your resume to fit a job

Upgrading your resume

Choosing a resume layout

Writing resumes for marketing, entertainment, and design jobs

Handling career gaps and job changes

Standing out and following up with employers

Using a resume effectively

Determining fit at a prospective job

Finding contacts at companies you want to work for

Skill Level Appropriate for all

2h 39m

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- Hi, I'm Stacey Gordon,and welcome to Writing a Resume.This course is full of actionable steps and examplesdesigned to help you create the right resumefor the job you want.Have you ever wondered why some resumes get readand others don't?Are you wondering what it takesto get someone to do more than simply scan your resume,but actually take notice?I plan to answer these questions for you, and much more.As a no-nonsense career strategist from New York,I will use my straightforward approachto help you get results.

If you were thinking,"I'll just skim this content,"and apply it at some point in the future,"don't, because this video seriesrequires you to focus your effortsand put in some work.But don't worry,I'll be here to guide you through the processand help you every step of the way.You will need to take notes,and there are tools right on screenfor you to do that.But if you'd rather get a pen and paper,that works too.So if you're ready, let's begin.